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How to mount a VESA monitor on an iMAC monitor arm/stand

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  1. How to mount a VESA monitor on an iMAC monitor arm/stand, A desk mount arm for an Apple IMac: step 1, image 1 of 3 How to mount a VESA monitor on an iMAC monitor arm/stand, A desk mount arm for an Apple IMac: step 1, image 2 of 3 How to mount a VESA monitor on an iMAC monitor arm/stand, A desk mount arm for an Apple IMac: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • It was cheap so I bought 2 -- only to realize its for an Apple, not for a VGA (VESA) monitor -- too late !

    • So I improvised.

    • To mount a VGA monitor, I need to mount the VGA's VESA mount to the desk mount's IMac adaptor

  2. How to mount a VESA monitor on an iMAC monitor arm/stand, attach a metal strip to the IMac adapter: step 2, image 1 of 3 How to mount a VESA monitor on an iMAC monitor arm/stand, attach a metal strip to the IMac adapter: step 2, image 2 of 3 How to mount a VESA monitor on an iMAC monitor arm/stand, attach a metal strip to the IMac adapter: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • To simulate an IMac mount, cut the metal strip to fit inside the IMac adapter

    • drill a couple of holes on the metal strip that is big enough to fit a 1/8" x 12mm slotted round head nut and bolt

    • insert the bolt through the metal strip and the IMac adapter

    • secure with the nut

    • drill at least four holes and secure

  3. How to mount a VESA monitor on an iMAC monitor arm/stand, Attach the VESA mount to the monitor: step 3, image 1 of 2 How to mount a VESA monitor on an iMAC monitor arm/stand, Attach the VESA mount to the monitor: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • attach the IMac adapter's metal plate the the back plate of the monitor

    • secure the back plate onto the back of the monitor

  4. How to mount a VESA monitor on an iMAC monitor arm/stand, Attach the monitor to the arm: step 4, image 1 of 2 How to mount a VESA monitor on an iMAC monitor arm/stand, Attach the monitor to the arm: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • With the IMac adapter secured at the back of the VGA monitor, attach it to the arm

    • secure with screws provided

    • the desk mount should have been securely setup on the desk !

  5. How to mount a VESA monitor on an iMAC monitor arm/stand, Test and adjust the monitor: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • That's it !

    • Let me know if you have any questions or issues.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Jun Mac AUS

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Note:

For other non-Apple IMac monitors (like Dell, HP, etc.), you will need to use a VESA-adapter (or similar) to mount the IMac adapter that came with the DigoTech IMac Desk Mount Articulating Arm (CW-2870)

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